Frères Engel Riesling Alsace 2023
Frères Engel Riesling Alsace 2023
Price: 9,83€
DESCRIPTION
This Alsace Riesling is the expression of a mosaic of terroirs, drawing its character from the region's historic hillsides. It is notably sourced from a plot on the Grand Cru Praelatenberg and a selection of the best plots on the Route Romaine. Anchored in a soil of granitic and stony origin, the estate's 50-year-old vines bring a distinct mineral dimension and a beautiful freshness, characteristic of the Frères Engel style.
Faithful to a demanding environmental approach, the estate practices biodynamics (Demeter certified), ensuring a viticulture that respects the natural balance of the plant. The vinification is managed to preserve the precision and purity of the Riesling: after a long pressing (6 to 8h) of the whole grapes, the wine is aged for 11 months in stainless steel tanks on fine lees. This process allows a perfectly dry and elegant profile to be achieved (1.4 g/l of residual sugar).
This wine reveals itself to be dry, fresh, and racy. The brilliant yellow gold color opens onto an expressive nose of white fruits, yellow fruits, and candied citrus (lemon). On the palate, the balance is remarkable: rich and well-supported by a ripe acidity. It is the wine of gastronomy par excellence, perfect with fish in butter sauce, scallops, or Alsatian specialties like choucroute.
REGION
Alsace
France
L’Alsace est une région viticole situé au Nord-Est de la France qui a de fortes influences Franco-Germaniques. Elle se distingue des autres régions française grâce à sa production significative de Riesling et de Gewurztraminer, souvent associés aux vins allemands. Si vous êtes un amateur de vin blanc, il est très probable que vous ayez goûté aux vins d’Alsace. Le vignoble Alsacien est le plus grand producteur de vins blancs, résultant de son climat sec, mais le réchauffement climatique annonce une production plus intensive de Pinot Noir dans la région.
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A Riesling that is both rich and lively, with a very mineral finish. It holds up well throughout a meal while remaining thirst-quenching.